Creamy Beef Shells (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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8 ounces medium pasta shells
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1 pound ground beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ Sauce
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2 cups beef stock
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1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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6 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Cook shells in salted water according to package directions. Drain well.
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Cook beef in olive oil until browned (3-5 minutes). Drain fat and set aside.
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Cook onion until translucent. Add garlic and seasonings, then flour. Cook flour 1 minute.
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Add stock and tomato sauce. Simmer 6-8 minutes until thickened.
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Stir in pasta, beef, cream, and cheese. Heat through and season to taste.
# Notes:
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One-skillet meal after pasta cooks
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Ready in 40 minutes
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Great for weeknight dinners